Santoku
The Santoku is an all purpose knife with a round tip. The blade is shorter and thinner, making it perfect for home cooking. Santoku literally means “three virtues”, and can be used for meat, fish, and vegetables.
The most versatile and one of the most popular knives that a cook can have today is a Japanese all purpose chefs knife known as a Santoku knife. Preparing delicious meals starts with taking wholesome ingredients and using the best tools such as a high quality chefs knife to make every meal into something special.
Iseya Molybdenum Santoku 180mm Black Pakka Wood handle A-5
A Molybdenum steel Santoku knife 180mm knife made with a black Pakka wood western Handle. A very versatile all purpose knife, great for slicing and dicing meat, fish and vegetables.
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.087")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Black Pakka wood
Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
Weight: 178g (6.3 ounces)
Iseya Molybdenum Gyuto 180mm Black Pakka wood Handle
A Molybdenum steel Gyuto knife 180mm knife made with a black Pakka wooden western Handle, perfect for chopping, slicing, dicing.
Molybdenum steel has a Rockwell rating of 58/59 HRC. It's hardness means it can hold a sharp edge, but not as sharp as some sharper and more expensive stainless steels, like VG10. This said the edge is very easy to maintain.
Japanese knives from Iseya are hand-made and crafted from quality blades of forged Damascus steel. The 33-layer Damascus steel used in making this razor sharp Japanese knife is hand hammered to ensure the strength of the blade and at its core is one of the best steels used in kitchen knife production due to its superior edge retention, sharpness, and being stain resistant.
Seisuke Blue Super Hammered Santoku - 165mm - Walnut & Double Green Pakka Wood Handle
*NEW FOR 2023*
An excellent addition to our Seisuke range. A beautifully crafted blade complete with engraving and a luxury walnut and double green pakka handle.
Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 45.8mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Green Pakka wood
Handle Material: Walnut(With Double Green Pakka wood)
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 121g (4.3 ounces)
Expand your Japanese knife collection with this durable and versatile small Bunka knife from Misuzu. This small Bunka is ideal for chopping small fruit and veg, while the tip is also great for meat and fish.
Knife Type: Small Bunka
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double-edged blade
Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")
Blade Height: 47.5mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Brass
Handle Material: Brown Lacquered
Handle Length: 129mm (5.1")
Weight: 106g (3.7 ounces)
JIKKO R2/SG2 Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm Burned Chestnut / Buffalo Horn Handle
Super Hard R2 Powdered Steel Knife with almost unrivalled edge retention, combined with high corrosion resistance. Coupled with a handcrafed 'burnt' Chestnut handle and Buffalo Horn ferrule.
Blade Hardness: HRC 62-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 46.5mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2.1mm (0.083")
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle Material: Burned Chestnut ('D' Shaped handle)
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 119g (4.2 ounces)
Seisuke AUS10 Diamond Pattern Damascus Kiritsuke Knife 180mm - Shitan handle
*NEW FOR 2024
A real favourite here at Chefslocker which has proved incredibly popular and it's not hard to see why. Alot of work goes into the beautiful diamond effect damascus! Coupled with a turquiose ferrule and octagonal handle this Kiritsuke will brighten up any kitchen.
Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 1.5mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Turquoise Pakka wood
Handle Material: Shitan (ferrule: Green Pakka wood)
Handle Length: 125mm (4.9")
Weight: 131g (4.6 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Sabaki 150mm Live oak Lacquered (Kouseki) Handle
The Sabaki is a hybrid between a honesuki (butchery) and utility knife. Ideal for Sashimi and more delicate ingredients. This VG10 33 layer knife comes with beautiful live oak Lacquered (Kouseki) Handle.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Single edged blade
Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")
Blade Height: 41mm (1.6")
Blade Thickness: 3mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Live oak Lacquered (Kouseki)
Handle Length: 133mm (5.2")
Weight: 139g (4.9 ounces)
Sakai Kikumori Blue Steel Small Santoku Japanese Knife 140mm Green Pakka wood Handle
The sharpness of the knives from the Kashiwa manufacturer, Sakai Kikumori, Osaka, has been recognized worldwide. This stunning green-handled santoku knife is ideal for chopping, dicing and mincing.
Knife Type: Small Santoku
Steel Type: Blue Steel
Blade Hardness: HRC
Blade Type: Double-edged blade
Blade Length: 140mm (5.5")
Blade Height: 35mm (1.4")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Green Pakka wood
Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
Weight: 95g (3.4 ounces)
Molybdenum steel has a Rockwell rating of 58/59 HRC. It's hardness means it can hold a sharp edge, but not as sharp as some sharper and more expensive stainless steels, like VG10. This said the edge is very easy to maintain.
Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58/59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 42mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 104mm (4.1")
Weight: 160g (5.6 ounces)
Seisuke VG5 Nashiji black dye Santoku - 165mm - Blue Canvas Micarta Handle
*NEW FOR 2023*
Another lovely addition to our Seisuke range. A wonderfully crafted, dimpled blade, complete with engraving and a blue canvas micarta handle.
VG5 stainless steel is made with refined, low impurity raw material, and has excellent toughness.
Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: VG5
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Blue Canvas Micarta
Handle Length: 138mm (5.4")
Weight: 152g (5.4 ounces)
The Kiritsuke style of knife is becoming is becoming increasingly popular here at Chefslocker. Super stylish and versatile with a solid gray pakka wood handle. At 180mm it is a decent size without being unmanageable. The SK-85 steel is a light weight stainless steel of moderate hardness (HRC 56 - 58).
Knife Type: Kiritsuke Santoku
Steel Type: SK-85鋼 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 56-58
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Black Pakka wood
Handle Material: Gray Pakka wood
Handle Length: 138mm (5.4")
Weight: 138g (4.9 ounces)
Super hard steel that will retain it's edge for an incredibly long time!
Traditional Kurouchi styling and a solid two tone Morado handle
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
HRC: 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 46.5mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material: Morado Handle
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 136g (4.8 ounces)
We're super stoked about this unique looking addition. This ION clad kiritsuke is ridiculously sharp and a real stand out knife for anyone's collection!
Steel Type: SK-85 (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 56-58
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Walnut
Handle Length: 138mm (5.4")
Weight: 138g (4.9 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Santoku - 180mm - Green Pakka Wood Handle
*NEW FOR 2023*
An impressive fusion knife from Seisuke. Complete with a 'western' style green pakka, full tang handle and a more traditional VG10, hammered blade with engraving. This knife is built to last!
Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 39mm (1.5")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Green Pakka wood
Handle Length: 118mm (4.6")
Weight: 173g (6.1 ounces)
Nao Yamamoto White Steel No.2 Kurouchi Santoku Japanese Knife 170mm Cherry Blossoms Handle
Crafted by expert blacksmith Nao Yamamoto, this 170mm Santoku knife features a traditional style kurouchi finish, where the knife retains some of the residues from the forging process. A comfortable rosewood handle elevates this classic Japanese chef's knife.
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: White Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double-edged blade
Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 5mm (0.2")
Ferrule Material: Resin
Handle Material: Cherry Blossoms
Handle Length: 129mm (5.1")
Weight: 134g (4.7 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki Super Blue No.2 Japanese Santoku Knife 165mm Keyaki. Japanese Elm Handle
Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is 600 plus years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen of Sakai City, Osaka prefecture. Originally famous for the production of samurai swords, the makers in Sakai take pride in their work and never compromise on quality.
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2.1mm (0.083")
Ferrule Material: Red Pakka wood
Handle Material: Keyaki (Japanese Elm)
Handle Length: 134mm (5.3")
Weight: 137g (4.8 ounces)
*NEW* This slightly elongated Japanese Santoku from Sakai Takayuki feels more like a Gyuto knife in the hand. Perfectly suited to those more familiar with a regular shaped chefs knife. A stunning and versatile example.
Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 43mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.087")
Ferrule Material: Rose Wood / Shitan (Oval - Right hand only)
Handle Length: 133mm (5.2")
Weight: 133g (4.7 ounces)
Finished to Seisuke's exacting standards, this 165mm Santoku features a visually dazzling mirrored Damascus finish. The quality in the detail is backed up by an impeccably sharp cutting edge that will make short work of meat, fish and vegetables.
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double-edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 48mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Oak
Handle Length: 128mm (5")
Weight: 128g (4.5 ounces)
Seisuke Kurobeni Blue Super Hammered Kurouchi Santoku - 185mm - Red Pakka Wood Handle
A stunning fusion knife from Seisuke. Complete with 'western' style red pakka, full tang handle and a more traditional super blue carbon steel blade, with high Rockwell rating.
Specifications:
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel)
HRC: 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material: Red Pakka wood Handle
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Length: 114mm (4.5")
Weight: 201g (7.1 ounces)
Hardened to Rockwell 60 degrees
Western Handle
Full Tang
Beautifully layered, this knife combines razor sharpness and durability with ease of sharpening. The elegant wave pattern known as "Kasumi Nagashi" combines perfectly with a familiar western handle
VG10 high carbon steel is the gold standard and a Chefs favourite exclusively produced in Japan. Superb edge retention, incredibly quick to sharpen and resistant to corrosion.
Stand out from the crowd!
This stunning kiritsuke is a limited edition. Crossing the boundary between a santoku and a chefs knife. It's a great size for those who are used to using a larger blade.
Steel Type: Aus-10
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 195mm (7.7")
Blade Height: 43mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.087")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Blue Pakka wood
Handle Length: 113mm (4.4")
Weight: 196g (6.9 ounces)
Kanetsune Blue Steel No.2 Kurouchi Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm
Arguably our most authentic, originally styled, blades with no frills. Just pure Japanese steel No.2 (HRC 61-62). Incredibly hard wearing and a work horse in the kitchen with the added protection of a Kurouchi finish.
Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel)
HRC: 61-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm
Handle Material: Magnolia Handle
Ferrule Material: Plastic
Handle Length: 134mm (5.3")
Weight: 121g (4.3 ounces)
Tojiro is a knife maker from Sanjyo, Niigata prefecture. Tojiro produces affordable but high quality Japanese knives and has been used all over the world for many years.
Steel Type: DP Cobalt Alloy Steel (Stain resistant steel)
VG10 Steel Core
Blade Length: 170mm
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Pakka wood
Seisuke work with a large number of the very best blacksmiths throughout Japan to offer an unrivalled selection of designs and something a bit different.
Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 59-60
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 48mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material: Blue Pakka wood Handle
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
Weight: 191g (6.7 ounces)
Sakai Takayuki VG10 17 Layer Damascus Suminagashi Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm
Another stunning example from Sakai Takayuki. Blending a traditional full tang western style handle with skilfully created Suminagashi Damascus.
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 46.2mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Handle: Full Tang Mahogany
Handle Length: 117mm (4.6")
Weight: 155g (5.5 ounces)
Seisuke work with many of the very best blacksmiths throughout Japan to offer an unrivalled selection of designs and something a bit different
Steel Type: VG10 33 Layer (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material: Blue Pakka wood Handle
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Length: 113mm (4.4")
Weight: 175g (6.2 ounces)
*Includes matching Saya (sheath)
*NEW* for 2022 - Kunihira of Echizen city are a small Blacksmith that specialize in using the very best materials and traditional methods to produce some truly unique designs.
This Hand hammered blade design gives the Tanzo a real nice authentic feel
Steel Type: VG1 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58-59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 42mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm (0.138")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany
Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")
Seisuke Blue Super Migaki Finished Small Santoku Japanese Knife 140mm Red and Black Pakkawood Handle
This 140mm Santoku is a multi-purpose knife that handles each of the "three virtues" of Japanese cooking (meat, fish and vegetables) with ease. The traditional Pakkawood handle is durable, resistant and stylish.
Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Mirrored Santoku - 170mm
A New range from Sakai Takayuki and already proving popular, featuring a stunning Suminagashi Damascus patina on the entire blade, acid washed and extensively polished to highlight it's beauty. A very affordable example for a knife of this spec.
- Japanese VG10 Steel Core
- 45 Layer Suminagashi marbling
- Ergonomically designed Wood handle
- Light weight (80g)
- Double bevel
- 170mm Blade
- HRC 62
A stunning example featuring an elegant 'Sumi Nagashi' pattern created by the skilled folding and hammering of the steel. Light weight, versatile and perfect for chopping fruit and vegetables.
Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5"")
Blade Height: 40mm (1.6"")
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm
Handle Material: Shitan Handle
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 127mm (5"")
Weight: 116g (4.1 ounces)
Shaped in the same style as the legendary kantana and used in much the same way as the Santoku.
Ideal for all chopping and slicing tasks
- Super sharp VG10 Steel Core
- 33 Layered Hammered Damascus outer
- Mahogany Handle
- 160mm Blade
- 2mm Spine
Available in Two Different sizes 160mm / 190mm
An extremely light weight and well balanced Japanese Knife with a beautiful 'Suminagashi' pattern, giving it an almost a marble like appearance
Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 59-60
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 44mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Material: Shitan Handle
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 124mm (4.9")
Weight: 115g (4.1 ounces)
*NEW* for 2022 - Kunihira of Echizen city are a small Blacksmith that specialize in using the very best materials and traditional methods to produce some truly unique designs.
Many Kunihira knives tend be somewhat 'stubby', giving more control over the blade and perfect for those with slightly smaller hands
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 1.9mm (0.075")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")
Weight: 142g (5 ounces)
Seki Kanetsugu Heptagon Wood VG2 Hammered Santoku - 170mm - Pakka Wood (heptagonal) Handle
*NEW FOR 2023*
Kanetsugu have been creating samurai swords for more than 170 years. The detailed hammer-forged pattern on the blade reflect classic bladesmithing techniques, whilst the black pakka wood, heptagonal handle has traditional charm.
The core of the blade is made out of high quality stainless steel called VG2 which is clad between the layers of SUS410, a stainless steel with low hardening characteristic helps to prevent the cracking of the metal. Together, they build one of the most durable and long-lasting blades. A Heat treating technique combined with sub-zero cooling at -70 degrees Celsius creates extremely durable, flexible, unbreakable blades with superior edge holding ability.
Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: VG2
Blade Type: Double Edged Blade
Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 49mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Black Pakka Wood
Handle Material: Pakka Wood (heptagonal)
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Weight: 126g (4.4 ounces)
- 160mm Blade
- Blue super steel core (HRC 63-64)
- Black Iron Clad
- American Cherry Wood WA handle
- 132g
Used in every Japanese kitchen and not unlike a 180mm Gyuto but with less of a pronounced curvature. A pleasure to chop with and manageable in size.
- Steel Type: VG10 stain-resistant steel
- Blade Type: Double edged blade
- Blade Length: 180mm
- Blade Thickness:1.9mm
- Blade Height:47mm
SETO ISEYA I-5 33 Layered Hammered Damascus Santoku Kitchen Knife With VG10 Core 180mm
The SETO Santoku is the ultimate multipurpose knife capable of tackling almost every kitchen task. With a slight curvature in the blade and pointed tip it can be used just as you would use a chefs knife
- VG10 Japanese Steel
- 33 Layered Damascus
- Cocobolo/pakka wood handle
- Double Bevel
- 180mm Blade
- Made in Seki Japan
Seto Iseya Molybdenum Santoku 180mm Mahogany Pakka wood Handle
Molybdenum steel Santoku in a western style. Light weight with a with full tang mahogany pakka wood Handle.
Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58-59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 46.8mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany Pakka wood
Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
Weight: 177g (6.2 ounces)
SEISUKI AOGAMI (BLUE STEEL NO.2) NASHIJI SANTOKU JAPANESE CHEF KNIFE 165MM
In the true tradition of Japanese skill and style this Santoku is as close as you'll get to the type of steel used for Centuries all over Japan.
- Knife Type:Santoku Knife
- Steel Type:Blue Steel No.2 Nashiji
- Blade Type: Double-edged Blade
- Blade Length: 165mm
- Blade Height:49mm
- Blade Thickness:2.6mm
- Handle Material:Burned Chestnut
- Handle Length:126mm
- Weight:230g
*Suitable for Left and Right handed users
